3.2.6.2 Monitoring battery life

Machine Administration Guide 2.6

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This section describes how to operate the Battery Life Monitoring function.

If battery replacement is required, this is automatically reported to the specified system administrator and CE.

From the Battery Life Monitoring Information menu, select [Battery Life Monitoring].
The Battery Life Monitoring menu opens.

The following describes how to operate the Adding Battery Life Information function:

From the Battery Life Monitoring Information menu, select [Adding Battery Life Information].
The Adding Battery Life Information menu opens.
Specify the following information in the menu:
- Battery
  Enter the battery identifier.
  
  For an UPS battery: UPS-B#n (n is the battery identification number.)
  
  For a disk array device battery: DARY-B#n (n is the battery identification number.)
- Status
  Specify the battery status.
  
  Normal: Normal status
  
  Prepare: The expiration date of the battery life is approaching. A new battery for replacement needs to be prepared.
  
  Replace: The expiration date of the battery life is approaching. The battery needs to be replaced.
  
  Expire: The expiration date of the battery life has passed. The battery needs to be replaced immediately.
- Life
  Enter the expiration date of the battery life.
- Battery No.
  Enter the battery identification number as a number in the range of 0 to 999.
  
  The identification number is used to manage battery life.
- Life
  Enter the expiration date of the battery life recorded on the label attached to the battery.
  
  However, for the F6403XX disk array device, enter a date two years after the manufacturing date recorded on the label attached to the battery.

The following describes how to operate the Displaying Battery Life Information function:

From the Battery Life Monitoring menu, select [Displaying and Setting Battery Life Information].
The Displaying and Setting Battery Life Information menu opens.
Select [Displaying Battery Life Information].
The battery life information appears.

This information includes:
- Battery
  The identifier of the battery
  
  The battery name is displayed in the following formats:
  
  For an UPS battery: UPS-B#n (n is the battery identification number.)
  
  For a disk array device battery: DARY-B#n (n is the battery identification number.)
- Status
  The battery status
  
  Normal: Normal status
  
  Error: A battery error was detected. The battery needs to be replaced.
  
  Prepare: The expiration date of the battery life is approaching. A new battery for replacement needs to be prepared.
  
  Replace: The expiration date of the battery life is approaching. The battery needs to be replaced.
  
  Expire: The expiration month and year of the battery life has passed. The battery needs to be replaced immediately.
  
  None: Not mounted.
- Life
  Expiration date of the battery life

The following describes how to perform the Setting Battery Life Information operation.

From the Battery Life Monitoring menu, select [Displaying and Setting Battery Life Information].
The Displaying and Setting Battery Life Information menu opens.
Select [Setting Battery Life Information].
The Setting Battery Life Information menu opens.
Specify the following information in the menu:
- Life
  Enter the expiration date of the battery life recorded on the label attached to the battery.
  
  However, for the F6403XX disk array device, enter a date two years after the manufacturing date recorded on the label attached to the battery.

The following describes how to perform the Deleting Battery Life Information operation:

From the Battery Life Monitoring menu, select [Deleting Battery Life Information].
The battery life information list appears.
Select the battery to be deleted.
Perform the operation in accordance with the menu.

The following describes how to perform the Setting Battery Life Notification operation:

From the Battery Life Monitoring menu, select [Setting Battery Life Notification].
The Setting Battery Life Notification menu opens.

Specify the following information in the menu:

Setting Time Period of Notification

Specify the time period during which a notification is to be issued automatically.

Time period of prepare notification:	During this time period, a notification is issued to prompt for preparation of a new battery for replacement when the expiration date of the battery life is approaching.
	A time period of 24 to 2 months prior to the expiration date of the life can be specified. The default is "6 months prior to the expiration of the product life."
Time period of replace notification:	During this time period, a notification is issued to prompt for replacement of the battery when the expiration date of the battery life is approaching.
	A time period of 23 to 1 month prior to the expiration date of the battery life can be specified. The default is "4 months prior to the expiration of the product life."